Now Hiring - Kenworth Sales Co, Inc. - Payroll Administrator in Salt Lake City, UT

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Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 77 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well. BENEFITS We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays. Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre- employment drug screening. PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR JOB SUMMARY The primary function of the Payroll Administrator is to maintain personnel records, issue payroll, and assist in the day-to-day operations of the HR department. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills. PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Generates and maintains all personnel records of company employees. 2. Processes all payroll data and generates payroll checks, including bi- weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly remittances. Coordinates all payroll deductions, monitoring accuracy, and forwards to payees. Coordinates same with Office Managers at remote branch locations. 3. Prepares and files all personnel records electronically into company database. 4. Coordinates retention and disposal of company records per Records Retention Policy. 5. Provides back-up and support to the Payroll Manager and assist in all other HR duties as assigned. PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS Ability to work with weekly deadlines. High School Diploma or the equivalent. Understanding of garnishments and tax levies is helpful. Previous experience working with an HRIS, preferably Ultimate Software. 3-5 years of recent payroll experience for large employer of at least 1,000 employees. WORKING CONDITIONS This position involves both sedentary and other work. For part of the shift, s/he will work at a desk in an office setting, doing paperwork, filing, and key entry on a Video Display Terminal. Extensive telephone and correspondence work required on a weekly basis. For part of the shift, s/he will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees and customers. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.